Job Description
5-6 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Building Surveyor will support Dorset Council in managing and maintaining its property portfolio, ensuring assets are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard.
• This is a hands-on role involving delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, capital projects, and asset management across a diverse estate.
• The postholder will play a key role in ensuring statutory compliance, budget control, and effective contractor management within a local authority environment.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance (R&M) programmes across a portfolio of council properties.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health and safety standards, and asset management requirements.
• Manage capital works projects (typically £100k+), including procurement, contract management, and delivery.
• Oversee contractors and suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenditure against allocated funds.
• Maintain accurate property records, data, and performance metrics using digital systems.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Provide professional advice on building condition, repairs, and lifecycle planning.
Skills/Experience:
• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience delivering maintenance and capital works programmes.
• Strong background in contractor, contract, and budget management.
• Good understanding of property legislation, compliance, and health & safety requirements.
• Experience working within or alongside a local authority (highly desirable).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in digital property/asset management systems.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex property-related issues.
Additional Information:
• Bi-Weekly Payments.
• Location: Dorchester, Dorset.
• Contract: Temporary (5–6 months).
• Rate: £400–£500 per day (UMB).
• Hours: 37 hours per week.
Requirements
• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent qualification. • Proven experience delivering maintenance and capital works programmes. • Strong background in contractor, contract, and budget management. • Good understanding of property legislation, compliance, and health & safety requirements. • Experience working within or alongside a local authority (highly desirable). • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Proficient in digital property/asset management systems. • Ability to think strategically and solve complex property-related issues.